What is an algorithm? Define an algorithm for a specific problem.

Explain why it is reasonable to assume that receiving 3 duplicate acks in tcp is an indication that the network is not currently congested.

Answer the following questions regarding your system by using the commands listed in this chapter. for each question, write the command you used to obtain the answer. a. what are the total number of inodes in the root filesystem? how many are currently utilized? how many are available for use? b. what filesystems are currently mounted on your system? c. what filesystems are available to be mounted on your system? d. what filesystems will be automatically mounted at boot time?

Discuss the ways in which electronic information associated with payments is addressed in terms of security. include encryption, secure sockets layers, and secure electronic transactions in your discussion. are there any other ways that consumers and businesses can keep their payment information secure in an electronic commerce environment? do you feel that your information is safe when conducting electronic business? why or why not?